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GY08 BTO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,613 mi
Last recorded108,613 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 BTO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 108,613 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 96,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 96,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 82,284 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shocks corroded.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 69,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,654 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 60,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,235 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 50,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,622 miles

Coolant leak water pump leaking

Front wipers little smeary

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,453 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 30 Jul 2015 38,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,258 miles

Centre brake light inop

Pass 30 Jul 2013 27,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,740 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,719 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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GY08 BTO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 BTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY08 BTO registered?

GY08 BTO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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